The New Orleans Pelicans (41-26) visit the Brooklyn Nets (26-42) Tuesday. Tip from Barclays Center is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pelicans vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Pelicans lead 1-0
The Pelicans have won back-to-back games after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 126-107 Saturday and covering as 13-point home favorites. G CJ McCollum'scored a game-high 30 points, and F Zion Williamson had a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Four of the 5 New Orleans players who scored in double figures had at least 20 points, and the team shot 53.6% from the field in the win.
Brooklyn has dropped 3 in a row after a 122-115 OT loss against the San Antonio Spurs in Austin Sunday, failing to cover as a 2-point underdog. G Cam Thomas'had a team-high 31 points, and C Nic Claxton contributed a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Six Nets players scored in double figures while the team shot 46.1% from the field in the loss.